Abstract: A portable electric pressing tool comprising: an electric motor; a pressing mechanism having a pair of jaws and a driver wherein the pressing mechanism is operatively coupled to the electric motor for causing axial displacement of the driver between a home position and an active position for actuating the jaws; a home position sensor for generating output indicative that the driver has reached the home position during a reset stage of operation in which the driver is moved towards the home position; and a controller for receiving motor turn information indicative of the number of turns of the electric motor and for controlling axial movement of the driver in use based only on the motor turn information and the output generated by the home position sensor.

Abstract: A power tool stand for a removeable power tool has a first battery interface and a removeable battery having a first tool interface. The power tool stand comprises a base and a projecting frame connected to the base. A power tool carriage is moveably mounted on the projecting frame and the power tool carriage comprising a second battery interface and a second tool interface. The second battery interface is compatible with the first tool interface and the second battery interface is arranged to electrically and mechanically connect together with first tool interface. The second tool interface is compatible with the first battery interface and the second tool interface is arranged to electrically and mechanically connect together with first battery interface. The first battery interface and the first tool interface are incompatible.

Abstract: A power tool stand comprises a base; a projecting frame connected to the base; and a power tool carriage moveably mounted on the projecting frame. The power tool carriage comprises a first electrical interface arranged to electrically connect with a removeable power tool and a second electrical interface in electrical connection with the first electrical interface and arranged to electrically connect with a removeable battery.

Abstract: A tool comprising: a housing for housing components of the tool, the housing comprising a first housing element and a second housing element, the first and second housing elements being configured to cooperate with each other to form the housing, where the first housing element includes a pocket; a sealing material disposed in the pocket; an electrical component disposed at least partially in the pocket; and a further component located exterior to the pocket within the housing. The tool is configured such that, where the first housing element and the second housing element are in cooperative engagement, a sealing portion of the second housing element abuts the electrical component whereby the electrical component is sealed by the sealing material.

Abstract: A power tool stand comprises a base; a projecting frame connected to the base; and a power tool carriage moveably mounted on the projecting frame. The power tool carriage comprises a first interface arranged to electrically connect with a removeable power tool and a second interface in electrical connection with the first interface and arranged to electrically connect with a removeable battery.

Abstract: A portable electric power tool for bending elongate objects includes an electric motor, a bender having a body portion and a bending portion which is axially moveable relative to the body portion. The bender is operatively coupled to the electric motor for causing the axial movement between a home position and a retracted position for causing force to be applied by the bender at different locations along the length of the elongate object for bending the elongate object; a home position sensor for generating output indicative that the bending portion has reached the home position during a reset stage of operation and a controller for receiving motor turn information indicative of the number of turns of the electric motor and for monitoring the axial position of the bending portion based on the motor turn information and the output generated by the home position sensor.

Abstract: A power tool stand for a removeable power tool has a first battery interface and a removeable battery having a first tool interface. The power tool stand comprises a base and a projecting frame connected to the base. A power tool carriage is moveably mounted on the projecting frame and the power tool carriage comprising a second battery interface and a second tool interface. The second battery interface is compatible with the first tool interface and the second battery interface is arranged to electrically and mechanically connect together with first tool interface. The second tool interface is compatible with the first battery interface and the second tool interface is arranged to electrically and mechanically connect together with first battery interface. The first battery interface and the first tool interface are incompatible.

Abstract: A power tool stand comprises a base; a projecting frame connected to the base; and a power tool carriage moveably mounted on the projecting frame. The power tool carriage comprises a first interface arranged to electrically connect with a removeable power tool and a second interface in electrical connection with the first interface and arranged to electrically connect with a removeable battery.

Abstract: A power tool including a housing, a motor mounted in the housing, and a tool holder operatively coupled to the motor. The power tool also includes a gyro sensor module mounted on the housing, which has at least one gyro sensor configured to detect angular rotation of the housing about a first axis and angular inclination of the first axis from a reference first axis. A controller is configured to receive sensor signals from the gyro sensor module, determine a first error condition of the power tool based on a threshold angular velocity being exceeded, and determine a second error condition of the power tool based on a threshold angular inclination being exceeded.

Abstract: A power tool including a housing, at least one handle mountable to the housing, a motor mounted in the housing and electrically connected to a power source, and at least one component with at least one electrical connection electrically connected to the power source. The handle includes an internal cavity, and the component is mountable within the cavity. The handle also features a handle slot configured to receive the electrical connection when the component is mounted within the handle. This design allows for easier assembly and attachment of power cables and electronic components within the handle of the power tool.

Abstract: A power tool stand for a power tool has a base, a projecting frame connected to the base, a power tool carriage moveably mounted on the projecting frame, a tool interface mounted on the power tool carriage and arranged to secure a removable power tool, a carriage mechanism mounted on the power tool carriage and arranged to move the power tool carriage with respect to the projecting frame, and a handle coupled to the carriage mechanism. The carriage mechanism includes a rack and a pinion.

Abstract: A power tool stand for a removeable power tool has a first battery interface and a removeable battery having a first tool interface. The power tool stand comprises a base and a projecting frame connected to the base. A power tool carriage is moveably mounted on the projecting frame and the power tool carriage comprising a second battery interface and a second tool interface. The second battery interface is compatible with the first tool interface and the second battery interface is arranged to electrically and mechanically connect together with first tool interface. The second tool interface is compatible with the first battery interface and the second tool interface is arranged to electrically and mechanically connect together with first battery interface. The first battery interface and the first tool interface are incompatible.

Abstract: A power tool includes a housing and an electrical power source. A control circuit is electrically connected to the electrical power source and configured to control at least one operation of the power tool. A power tool condition indication circuit is electrically connected to the control circuit comprising a zener diode configured to be conductive at a threshold voltage. The power tool condition indication circuit is configured generate a first indication signal when a voltage controlled by the control circuit exceeds the threshold voltage and generate a second indication signal when a voltage controlled by the control circuit is below the threshold voltage.

Abstract: A power tool is provided comprising: a power source; a power tool housing comprising a first mechanical coupling connectable with a second reciprocal mechanical coupling on a power tool accessory; and a first electrical coupling in electrical connection with the power source and mounted on the first mechanical coupling. The first electrical coupling is electrically connectable with a second reciprocal electrical coupling on the power tool accessory.

Abstract: A power tool comprising: a motor; a fastener gripping portion operatively coupled to the motor for causing movement of the fastener gripping portion between a home position and a retracted position to set a fastener; a home position sensor for generating output indicative that the fastener gripping portion has reached the home position during a reset stage of operation in which the fastener gripping portion is moved towards the home position; and a controller for receiving motor turn information indicative of the number of turns of the motor and for monitoring the position of the fastener gripping portion based on the motor turn information and the output generated by the home position sensor.

Abstract: A power tool including a motor; a fastener gripping portion operatively coupled to the motor for causing movement of the fastener gripping portion between a home position and a retracted position to set a fastener; and a controller for controlling the motor wherein during a reset stage of operation, in which the fastener gripping portion is moved towards the home position, the controller is configured to decelerate the motor before the fastener gripping portion reaches the home position.

Abstract: A power tool is provided comprising: a power source; a power tool housing comprising a first mechanical coupling connectable with a second reciprocal mechanical coupling on a power tool accessory; and a first electrical coupling in electrical connection with the power source and mounted on the first mechanical coupling. The first electrical coupling is electrically connectable with a second reciprocal electrical coupling on the power tool accessory.

Abstract: A power tool stand comprises a base; a projecting frame connected to the base; and a power tool carriage moveably mounted on the projecting frame. The power tool carriage comprises a first electrical interface arranged to electrically connect with a removeable power tool and a second electrical interface in electrical connection with the first electrical interface and arranged to electrically connect with a removeable battery.

Abstract: A power tool stand comprises a base; a projecting frame connected to the base; and a power tool carriage moveably mounted on the projecting frame. The power tool carriage comprises a first interface arranged to electrically connect with a removeable power tool and a second interface in electrical connection with the first interface and arranged to electrically connect with a removeable battery.

Abstract: A power tool comprising: a motor; a fastener gripping portion operatively coupled to the motor for causing movement of the fastener gripping portion between a home position and a retracted position to set a fastener; a home position sensor for generating output indicative that the fastener gripping portion has reached the home position during a reset stage of operation in which the fastener gripping portion is moved towards the home position; and a controller for receiving motor turn information indicative of the number of turns of the motor and for monitoring the position of the fastener gripping portion based on the motor turn information and the output generated by the home position sensor.